Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that more than 1,000 general practitioner (GP) clinics will remain open from February 16 to 18 to provide medical care during the Chinese New Year period.
The public can check clinic locations and operating hours for 1,095 clinics on the GPGoWhere website and are advised to make an appointment before visiting.
MOH reminded people to seek care at the right facility based on the severity of their condition: minor ailments should be treated at GP or 24-hour clinics, while serious or life-threatening emergencies—such as chest pain, breathlessness, or uncontrolled bleeding—should go directly to hospital Accident & Emergency departments.
The ministry also urged residents with minor conditions to avoid calling the 995 emergency hotline so that urgent help can reach those in critical need.
For guidance on which medical facility to visit, the public can contact the NurseFirst helpline, available daily from 8am to 11pm at 6262 6262.
